LAS VEGAS (AP)  Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts has expanded its board of directors to 11 members with the appointment of three women.

The appointments were announced Wednesday and bring the number of women on the board to four.

The changes come months after shareholders filed lawsuits alleging breach of fiduciary duties against board members following a news report on sexual misconduct allegations against founder Steve Wynn.

Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO and later sold his company shares after the Wall Street Journal reported that several women said he harassed or assaulted them and that one case led to a $7.5 million settlement. He denies the allegations.

Wynn has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Associated Press for its reporting on a separate allegation made to police.